The Prime Minister says there needs to be greater flexibility on Public Sector pay amid Union Criticism that the pay awards announced yesterday for police and prison officers were still below inflation. Also in the next hour, warning from the president of the European Commission that the uk will soon regret leaving the eu. In his annual address to the european parliament, Jean Claude Juncker says there is a window of opportunity to build a stronger, more united union. And the robot making its debut as the conductor of an orchestra in italy. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. Private Healthcare Firm spire has agreed to pay over £27 million to help victims of a rogue breast surgeon, who carried out unnecessary operations. Ian paterson was found guilty of 17 counts of wounding with intent, relating to nine women and one man in april. Spire has agreed to pay £27. 2 million in all, with £10 million coming from patersons insurers and the heart of england trust. The money will be tran
Century. Whilst the skies might be blue chip in places this afternoon, its a very different feel. The storm has now cleared away eastwards. But still some persistent rain is present in parts of scotland and gusty winds along the eastern side of the country this afternoon. A rash of showers as well across england and wales, most prolific gcioss england and wales, most prolific across western england and wales, most prolific gcioss Western Areas england and wales, most prolific across Western Areas this morning and they will be extending eastwards this afternoon. There will be some sunshine in between the ships will feeling cooljeff brewin is not as strong as it was overnight but it will be quite gusty nonetheless, particularly along the coast and over the hills. Feeling quite cool this afternoon in northern ireland. Further frequent showers in the afternoon in scotland. Further showers this evening, and in this feature here we will see the rainfall pepping up across parts of scotland, a
Decided ive got to leave the house with a knife . 11. And the most endangered ape in the world the new species of orangutan, discovered in indonesia. Later in the hour well have sportsday on the bbc news channel, with all the latest reports, results, interviews and features from the bbc sports centre. Good evening. For the first time in over a decade the bank of england has increased Interest Rates and there could be more to follow. Its raising the official bank rate from a record low of 0. 25 to 0. 5 . Its part of the banks attempt to restrain inflation, which is well above the governments target. But some economists believe the decision is wrong and will put greater strain on the economy. The higher rate will mean bigger Monthly Payments for those with variable rate mortgages, but savers will see some benefit, as our economics editor kamal ahmed reports. One small step upwards for Interest Rates, affecting millions of savers and millions of borrowers. Its more expensive if you have a
Lets get more of the Business News from or with Sharanjit Leyl. Its official. The white house nominates to rowen powell as the new fed chief. What will it mean for the markets . Jerome fed chief. What will it mean for the markets . Jerome powell. Would you drink beer with bacteria that is meant to be good for you . We check out a new beer in town. Welcome to Asia Business report, i am Sharanjit Leyl Asia Business report, i am Sharanjit Leyl. After weeks of speculation, the white house has announced its nomination for this man, jerome powell, to be the next chairman of the us Federal Reserve. His nomination needs to be confirmed by the senate. Janet yellens term expires in february. I asked our north American Business correspondence what she knows about his pick. He is a former investment banker. He brings something that donald trump doubt touted in the rose garden. Basically referencing the idea that he has some real world, job experience to bring to thejob. This ties into the job. Thi